Mechanical Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote contract role. The successful candidate will support the design of renewable systems like solar PV and wind power and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven design experience in the renewables sector.
• Strong understanding of solar, wind, battery, or power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review detailed system designs, schematics, and layouts.
• Support feasibility studies, calculations, and system optimization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Design experience in renewables sector

Proficient in design tools and engineering software

Effective communicator

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

ETAP

Job description

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We’re looking for a Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer with experience in renewable energy to support the design of systems such as solar PV, wind, or battery storage. This is a fully remote, contract role suitable for an independent, technically capable engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and review detailed system designs, schematics, and layouts.
• Support feasibility studies, calculations, and system optimization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, BS, NEC).
• Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to technical documentation, specifications, and installation planning.
• Use relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, ETAP).

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven design experience in the renewables sector.
• Proficient in design tools and engineering software.
• Strong understanding of solar, wind, battery, or power distribution systems.
• Effective communicator, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

Desirable: Chartered status, grid integration knowledge, or BIM experience.